At Next Generation, we believe that a nurturing, fun and safe learning environment are key to a child's long term success.
Our goal is to partner with parents and offer a developmentally appropriate educational environment where children can thrive to grow emotionally, physically, socially and intellectually.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2011
Student Body
Total Students
232 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Geralyn Windt
School Notes
- We offer a full-time schedule, part-time flexibility, drop in care and our signature school success program. Our full-time care program provides parents with the flexibility to drop their children off at anytime while the center is open. Our part-time care program provides parents with the flexibility to choose the days and hours that work with their busy schedule. Our School Success program provides a foundation for children to be successful when they enter Kindergarten. This program is offered to our 3, 4 and 5 year old learners and runs from 9-11 daily. Our drop-in program provides the most flexibility to parents and allows them to enroll their child in our program on an as needed basis. Our hours of operation are 6am – 6:30pm Monday through Friday.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Next Generation Educational Center?
The application deadline for Next Generation Educational Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Next Generation Educational Center is Del Rey Schools (0.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
211 S 3rd St
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8925
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8925
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 196 students
509 Ballard St
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-7529
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-7529
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Tuition listed
El Cajon KinderCare ![El Cajon KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom - Crib Area]( "El Cajon KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom - Crib Area")
Daycare / Preschool
1470 Jamacha Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-5959
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-5959
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Chase Ranch Montessori School
Montessori School
1090 S Anza St
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 440-3646
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 440-3646
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
Christian Junior/Senior High School
(Baptist)
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
1.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 524 students Tuition listed
Foothills Christian High School
(Christian)
2321 Dryden Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
8360 Lemon Ave
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Sierra School Of San Diego
Special Education School
6460 Boulder Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
5.3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 94 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
211 S 3rd St
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8925
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8925
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 196 students
509 Ballard St
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-7529
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-7529
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Tuition listed
Chase Ranch Montessori School
Montessori School
1090 S Anza St
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 440-3646
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 440-3646
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School ![El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School Photo - Students learn to find joy and self confidence as they learn to read, share with others and work together on projects.]( "El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School Photo - Students learn to find joy and self confidence as they learn to read, share with others and work together on projects.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1640 E Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-6544
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-6544
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
El Cajon KinderCare ![El Cajon KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom - Crib Area]( "El Cajon KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom - Crib Area")
Daycare / Preschool
1470 Jamacha Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-5959
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-5959
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Chase Ranch Montessori School
Montessori School
1090 S Anza St
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 440-3646
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 440-3646
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
First Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
867 S Lincoln Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 444-0559
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 444-0559
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Montessori School
1431 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 444-0131
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 444-0131
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 South Third St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3083
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3083
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Reach Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 Jamacha Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 588-3580
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 588-3580
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Melody Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3107
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3107
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 929 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1145 Redwood Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3075
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3075
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 878 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Anza Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 South Anza St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
My 2 year old daughter has been going to Next Generation for about 6 months. Every day, I become more and more impressed with the center every day. In addition to it's cleanliness and inviting atmosphere, the teachers are engaging and genuinely care about the children. I''ve been to other centers and I just feel so lucky to have my family be part of Next Generation!
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